(Natural News) A Swedish laboratory has brought together traditional spinning techniques, recycled textiles, and natural fibers to develop a yarn that displayed impressive durability, while the mix of recycled and renewable fibers made it a sustainable material. Developed in the University of Boras by Swedish and Dutch researchers, the yarn may help alleviate the harmful effects of […]

(Natural News) Chemotherapy remains a popular treatment for cancer patients, but that’s mostly due to its profit potential and a lack of alternatives rather than its efficacy. In fact, as far as treatments go, it leaves a lot to be desired, ravaging patients’ bodies without providing meaningful progress in many cases. Now, researchers are looking […]

(Natural News) Flaxseeds are popular superfoods because they promote weight loss. According to several studies, flaxseeds have other health benefits: They are good for digestive health and help lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Flaxseeds (Linum usitatissimum) are also called common flax or linseeds. There are two varieties of flaxseeds: brown or yellow. The seeds can be bought whole, […]

(Natural News) M. Alfredo Mejia, an associate professor in the Department of Public Health, Nutrition & Wellness at Andrews University in Michigan has developed a program to help people manage their blood pressure using diet, exercise, and sleep. Mejia presented his NEWSTART Lifestyle program at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting. The program focused […]

(Natural News) Menopausal symptoms can be very unpleasant, and many women end up undergoing hormone replacement therapy to find some relief. Now, however, researchers have found a very attractive and far safer alternative in the form of flax seed. Women of menopausal age face all sorts of symptoms, which are collectively referred to as menopausal […]

(Natural News) So many nutritionally-dense superfoods have been highlighted by natural health proponents in recent years, that it can be quite confusing to know which ones are really the most important and how to incorporate them into our daily diets. Not all superfoods are equal, however, and some offer more health benefits than others. One […]

(Natural News) Flaxseed is known for offering a host of nutritional benefits, and for being easily incorporated into an array of dishes. A good source of protein, fiber and fat, flax seeds are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. These little seeds are chock full of omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, B vitamins, and more. But […]

(Natural News) A few years back omega 3s had their time in the limelight as the latest and greatest nutrient you should focus on, with specific attention to fish oil capsules. Although certain types of fish can yield a beneficial amount of omega 3s, there seemed to be a complete black out on other sources […]

(Natural News) The Budwig diet has been around for more than 50 years — and it may be the best anti-cancer diet you’ve never heard of before. Developed by the late Dr. Johanna Budwig, an esteemed chemist from Germany and a 7-time Nobel prize nominee, the diet centers on two key health-boosting foods. Is that […]